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Tuesday

World

Baker Returns to U.S. with Iraq Pledges

U.S. envoy James Baker returns to the United States after obtaining pledges from many of Iraq's major creditors to forgive billions of dollars in debt. The former secretary of state visited Asia and Europe in an effort to ease Iraq's $120-billion debt burden. The White House calls Baker's attempts "productive." NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Baker Returns to U.S. with Iraq Pledges

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Monday

World

Despite Sanctions, U.S. Aid Flows to Iran

Despite an absence of diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran, U.S. military cargo planes are delivering supplies to aid relief workers in Bam, Iran, after a catastrophic earthquake there. The flights mark the first time that U.S. aircraft have landed in Iran since 1981. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Despite Sanctions, U.S. Aid Flows to Iran

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Tuesday

World

Iraqi Minister Urges U.N. Aid

Iraq interim Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari says the United Nations failed the Iraqi people by leaving Saddam Hussein in power for decades. Addressing the U.N. Security Council, Zebari says U.N. representatives should return to Iraq to ensure the country's future. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan says security concerns must be resolved before U.N. staff return. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Iraqi Minister Urges U.N. Aid

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Monday

National

Bush: 'Good Riddance,' Saddam

At a press conference Monday, President Bush says the United States will work with Iraqis to develop a way to try Saddam Hussein in a manner "that will stand international scrutiny." Bush hails the capture of the former Iraqi dictator as "a great moment." Hear NPR's Mara Liasson and NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Bush: 'Good Riddance,' Saddam

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Friday

World

Iraq Council Orders Expulsion of Dissident Group

The Bush administration endorses the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Governing Council's decision to expel members of an Iranian dissident group from Iraq. The group, known as the Mujahedin-e-Khalq, has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Iraq Council Orders Expulsion of Dissident Group

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Tuesday

World

Bush Urges Taiwan Status Quo

President Bush announces U.S. opposition to Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's plan to hold a referendum in 2004 that could encourage calls for the island's independence. Bush makes the remarks supporting the status quo in the Taiwan Straits with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at his side during an Oval Office meeting. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Bush Urges Taiwan Status Quo

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Monday

World

U.S. Backs N. Korea Proposal

The United States works with its allies on a draft statement meant to begin another round of talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The pact would offer North Korea guarantees concerning its security in exchange for dropping its nuclear weapons programs. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.S. Backs N. Korea Proposal

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Thursday

Thursday

Morning Edition

Crackdown on Terror Financing Makes Gains

The United States has had success in limiting terrorist financing. According to a former Treasury Department official, two-thirds of Al Qaeda's cash flow has been cut off. Still, he and other officials believe the terrorist network has other successful ways of moving money. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Crackdown on Terror Financing Makes Gains

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Monday

All Things Considered

Syria's U.S. Relations in a Downward Spiral

NPR's Vicky O'Hara traces the steady decline in the United States' relations with Syria, as Congress puts the finishing touches on legislation that would authorize President Bush to impose sanctions against the Damascus government for its alleged support for terrorism and reported attempts to obtain weapons of mass destruction. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Syria's U.S. Relations in a Downward Spiral

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Tuesday

World

U.N. Notes Afghan Struggles

A grim new United Nations report on Afghanistan portrays a nation lacking reliable security outside of its capital, Kabul. The report also says two years after the ouster of the Taliban regime, Afghanistan is still troubled by warlords who control large parts of the country. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. Notes Afghan Struggles

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Friday

World

Turkey Backs out of Iraq Plan

The Turkish government reverses its decision to send troops to bolster U.S. forces in Iraq. The reversal comes after Turkey's initial decision to provide military aid met with strong opposition from the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Governing Council. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Turkey Backs out of Iraq Plan

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Thursday

World

Australians Protest Bush

President Bush's speech to the Australian Parliament is twice interrupted by Green party legislators opposed to the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Australia is the last stop of a presidential trip to the Pacific Rim that was dominated by security issues. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Australians Protest Bush

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Tuesday

Business

Bush Visits Pacific Trade Partners

President Bush is in Singapore Tuesday, emphasizing the ties between the U.S. and the Asian city-state on anti-terrorism and trade efforts. The president, on the sixth day of a swing through the Pacific Rim, visits Bali before flying to Australia, which supplied troops for the war in Iraq earlier this year. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Bush Visits Pacific Trade Partners

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